Lab Tech 1 Hematology at Zoetis in Louisville, Illinois

Job Description:

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This position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation.] [The position is also eligible for long-term incentive.]



We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental coverage, and retirement savings benefits along with paid holidays, vacation, and disability insurance.


or a strong aptitude to learn the terminology.



About Zoetis Reference Laboratories



Zoetis Reference Laboratories is an innovative, well-funded, full-service veterinary clinical diagnostic laboratory focused on revolutionizing the reference laboratory space for companion animals. We are a team of friendly, motivated, and highly collaborative business and veterinary professionals looking for a top-tier laboratory expert to join our growing crew.



Laboratory Technician 1




Responsibilities

• Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting the team in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Operations associated with laboratory testing, equipment, facility, and materials.
• Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria.
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.
• Monitor and operate instrumentation.
• Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary.
• Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.



Minimum Requirements

• MT/MLT and 0 to 5+ years of lab experience
• CVT/RVT/LVT and 1 to 5+ years of lab experience
• Associates degree and 1 to 5+ years of lab experience
• Bachelor's degree and 1 to 5+ years of lab experience
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and work within a clinical laboratory team, including creative problem-solving and flexibility to meet rapid growth.
• IT and LIS (laboratory information systems) experience and general comfort level with computer systems, technology, and equipment interfaces.
• Able to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures, troubleshoot sophisticated laboratory instruments on time, and have a working knowledge of LIS procedures.
• Team leadership, friendly, and loves a challenge.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.
• Robust organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in fast paced STAT environment.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work within Windows and Laboratory Information System environment
• Proficient knowledge in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, fluid analysis



Preferred candidate qualifications:

• Experience with 2-3 of the following instruments: Advia 2120i, Immulite 2000 XPi, AU680/5800, Clinitek Advantus, or Stago STarT.
• Must be available for evenings as needed and rotating weekends.
• Team leadership, friendly and loves a challenge.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills required.
• Robust organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced STAT environment.
• Experience in the veterinary field is strongly preferred but not required. Other experience considered as applicable.
• Ability to travel for training is strongly preferred.



Physical and Time requirements:

• Able to sit and stand for long periods
• Able to lift to 50lbs
• Flexible hours and overtime may be required
• Schedule Tuesday- Saturday 1:00am-9:30am


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Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.